Valeri Nichushkin - NHL News & Rumors

Should be available Wednesday Nichushkin (upper body) is expected to suit up at home versus the Ducks on Wednesday, Aarif Deen of Colorado Hockey Now reports.

Impact Nichushkin sustained minor injuries in a car accident on the way to Monday's game versus the Capitals, per Corey Masisak of The Denver Post. However, the 30-year-old winger participated in Tuesday's optional skate and isn't expected to miss any additional time. As long as he doesn't have any setbacks prior to puck drop Wednesday, Nichushkin should reclaim his spot on the second line next to Ross Colton and Brock Nelson.

3 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nichushkin in car accident before game, held out of 5-2 win over Capitals as precaution, coach says

Colorado forward Valeri Nichushkin was involved in a car accident on his way to the rink Monday and was kept out of the Avalanche’s 5-2 win over Washington as a precaution

21 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

MacKinnon has 2 goals and an assist to reach 1,100 points, Avs beat Capitals 5-2

Nathan MacKinnon had two goals and an assist to reach 1,100 career points and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Washington Capitals 5-2 on Monday

22 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Late scratch Monday Nichushkin (upper body) will miss Monday's game against Washington.

Impact Alex Barre-Boulet was summoned from AHL Colorado, which means the Avalanche still have 12 healthy forwards to dress versus the Capitals. Nichushkin has 11 goals and 27 points in 38 outings in 2025-26. It wasn't immediately clear how significant Nichushkin's injury is, so his status for Wednesday's game against Anaheim isn't known.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Colorado hosts Columbus after Nelson's 2-goal game

The Colorado Avalanche host the Columbus Blue Jackets after Brock Nelson's two-goal game against the Ottawa Senators in the Avalanche's 8-2 win

JANUARY 9 • Associated Press

Three Stars of the Night | NHL.com Steven Stamkos (600th career goal), Valeri Nichushkin (hat trick), and Tom Wilson (two goals, assist) earn Wednesday's honors

JANUARY 1 • NHL.COM

Summons hats against Blues Nichushkin scored three goals on six shots in Wednesday's 6-1 win over the Blues.

Impact Nichushkin ended a six-game goal drought in a big way. The 30-year-old winger scored twice in the first 3:26 of the contest and then completed his hat trick with 3:54 left in the third period. Nichushkin is up to 11 goals and 26 points over 31 appearances, and he had 14 points in as many outings in December. He's also supplied 84 shots on net, 26 hits and a plus-9 rating this season.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Blues vs. Avalanche | NHL Highlights | December 31, 2025

JANUARY 1 • YOUTUBE

MacKinnon scores 400th goal and Nichushkin nets hat trick as Avalanche rout Blues 6-1

Nathan MacKinnon scored twice, including his 400th career goal, and Valeri Nichushkin netted his second NHL hat trick as the Colorado Avalanche beat the St. Louis Blues 6-1 for the...

JANUARY 1 • Associated Press

NHL Highlights | Blues vs. Avalanche - December 31, 2025

JANUARY 1 • YOUTUBE

Nichushkin Nets Second Career Hat Trick As Avalanche Rout Blues

JANUARY 1 • YOUTUBE

Ridiculous Angle Goal 🤯

JANUARY 1 • YOUTUBE

Chips in twice Sunday Nichushkin registered two assists and put three shots on net in Sunday's 5-1 win over the Wild.

Impact Nichushkin picked up a secondary helper on both of the Avs' goals in the third period, including Nathan MacKinnon's empty-netter. With the pair of apples, Nichushkin is up to 13 assists, 21 points, 67 shots on goal and 24 hits through 27 games this season. Since his return from a lower-body injury on Dec. 2, the 30-year-old winger has been a consistent name on the team's scoresheets with nine points over 10 outings. If he can stay healthy, Nichushkin should continue to see top-six minutes moving forward, making him a viable option in most fantasy formats.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Burns, Necas give Avalanche early lead in 3-2 win over Jets for 12th straight home win

Brent Burns and Martin Necas scored early and the Colorado Avalanche held on to beat the Winnipeg Jets 3-2 for their fourth straight win

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Adds two helpers in win Nichushkin notched two assists in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Kraken.

Impact Nichushkin helped out on a Samuel Girard game-tying goal in the second period and a Nathan MacKinnon empty-netter in the third. The 30-year-old Nichushkin is up to three goals and three helpers over eight games in December. For the season, the winger has 18 points, 63 shots on net, 23 hits and a plus-4 rating across 25 appearances as a steady part of the Avalanche's top six.

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Fills empty cage Nichushkin scored an empty-net goal on eight shots and added two PIM in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Predators.

Impact Nichushkin has three goals and a helper over his last seven games. The 30-year-old winger is up to eight goals, 16 points, 62 shots, 23 hits and a plus-3 rating through 24 appearances. He's far away from being a leader scorer for the Avalanche, but Nichushkin's steady top-six usage makes him a reliable winger in fantasy.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

MacKinnon has goal and assist as Avalanche beat Predators 4-2 for 11th straight home win

Nathan MacKinnon scored his NHL-leading 26th goal and added an assist, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Nashville Predators 4-2 for their 11th straight home win

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Finds twine Sunday Nichushkin scored a goal, put two shots on net and dished out two hits in Sunday's 3-2 win over Philadelphia.

Impact Nichushkin tallied his goal just under two minutes into the second period, and it would ultimately stand as Sunday's go-ahead score. With the twine finder, the 30-year-old winger is up to seven goals, 14 points and 50 shots on goal through 21 games this season. He has two goals in his last four games since returning from a lower-body injury. If he can stay healthy, Nichushkin will remain a solid option in most fantasy formats while skating within Colorado's top nine. His value is highest in point-based fantasy leagues, but he can hold his own in banger formats as he's averaging a hit per game this season.

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nichushkin, MacKinnon help Avalanche increase NHL-best record in 3-2 win over Philadelphia Flyers

Valeri Nichushkin scored the eventual game-winner early in the second period, Nathan MacKinnon had an assist to add to his NHL-leading points total and the Colorado Avalanche hung...

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Tallies first goal since return Nichushkin scored a goal, put three shots on net and dished out two hits in Thursday's 6-3 loss to the Islanders.

Impact Nichushkin helped stop the slide in Thursday's game, as his goal put the Avalanche on the board to trail 4-1 midway through the second period. With the score, the 30-year-old winger is up to six goals, seven assists and 46 shots on goal through 19 games this season. His tally Thursday was his first point since returning from a lower-body injury that kept him out of the lineup for eight games. He currently occupies a winger role on Colorado's third line, but the team's top nine has been exceptional this season, leaving Nichushkin in a solid spot to produce points regardless of his assignment. Staying on the ice has been an issue for the left winger, but if he can play in the majority of games this season for the Avalanche, Nichushkin could contend for a career high in points at his current pace. He's a decent waiver-wire pickup with high upside in nearly all formats.

DECEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Barzal's goal, 2 assists help Islanders beat Avalanche 6-3

Mathew Barzal had a goal and two assists, and the New York Islanders defeated the NHL-leading Colorado Avalanche 6-3

DECEMBER 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Ready to rock Nichushkin (lower body) will return to the lineup against Vancouver on Tuesday, Aarif Deen of Colorado Hockey Now reports.

Impact Following an eight-game absence, Nichushkin will probably occupy a middle-six role. He has produced five goals, 12 points, 41 shots on net and 16 hits in 17 appearances this season.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No Valeri Nichushkin, no problem for Gavin Brindley, new-look Avalanche second line DENVER - Mackenzie Blackwood has uncovered the key to Gavin Brindley's success. Brindley, who has ev...

NOVEMBER 14, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Classified as week-to-week Nichushkin (lower body) was labeled as week-to-week by the Avs on Thursday, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports.

Impact Nichushkin is currently mired in a seven-game goal drought during which he registered just 10 shots -- though he did chip in five helpers over that stretch, including a pair with the man advantage. Without the 30-year-old winger in the lineup, Artturi Lehkonen figures to step into a first-line role alongside Nathan MacKinnon. Given Nichushkin's timeline, it wouldn't be a surprise to see him land on injured reserve in the coming days.

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Taylor Makar Recalled by Avalanche, Set to Skate with Brother Cale Again Against Buffalo Sabres Taylor Makar is back for another game in the wake of Valeri Nichushkin's injury.

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

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Nichushkin in car accident before game, held out of 5-2 win over Capitals as precaution, coach says

MacKinnon has 2 goals and an assist to reach 1,100 points, Avs beat Capitals 5-2

Colorado hosts Columbus after Nelson's 2-goal game

MacKinnon scores 400th goal and Nichushkin nets hat trick as Avalanche rout Blues 6-1

Burns, Necas give Avalanche early lead in 3-2 win over Jets for 12th straight home win

MacKinnon has goal and assist as Avalanche beat Predators 4-2 for 11th straight home win

Nichushkin, MacKinnon help Avalanche increase NHL-best record in 3-2 win over Philadelphia Flyers

Barzal's goal, 2 assists help Islanders beat Avalanche 6-3